Auchroisk 9 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 9 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Auchroisk
£46
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Auchroisk 9 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £45.95 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 9 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Auchroisk 9 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchroisk 9 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £46 vs £57.
For beginners: Auchroisk 9 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 9 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Pros
- +More affordable (£45.95 vs £57.12)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.12 vs £45.95)
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 9 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Auchroisk 9 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)